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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 313.08 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 313.08 and 144.04 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 313.08 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/313.08 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 313.08 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 45,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,096.04/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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